Shipping & Receiving Clerk

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Slope Borough seeks a versatile warehouse and clerical worker to verify, record, load, unload, and route shipments and mail for distribution across departments.

This role requires accurate data entry, use of postage equipment, and safe operation of warehouse machinery, with a focus on efficiency and safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, warehouse experience, and the ability to obtain required Alaska permits and certifications.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED; or 12 years of education with related work experience.
• One year of work-related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to obtain a Valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License with air-break endorsements within probationary period.
• Ability to obtain Barrow Airport Runway Permit/Badge within the first six months of probation.
• Ability to obtain 49 CFR Hazardous Material Training Certificate within one year of employment.
• The North Slope Borough is an alcohol and drug free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipments by comparing contents with records.
• Prepare documents such as delivery logs, bills of lading, and receiving reports.
• Sort and route incoming mail to departments and collect outgoing mail.
• Record shipment data using a computer for reporting and records.
• Load, unload, and move freight and materials using equipment safely.
• Correspond with carrier, vendor, or department representatives to resolve problems.
• Sort and store items in an orderly warehouse or supply area.
• Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to packages for shipping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse operations

PC literacy

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

12 years education/related work experience

Tools

Postage machine

Handheld radio

Forklift

Flatbed

Loader

Job description

Summary or Purpose

Perform a variety of clerical and warehouse functions, such as verifying, recording, loading, unloading, moving, expediting, sorting , and routing of incoming and outgoing shipments and mail, for distribution and delivery to various departments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Examine contents or package and compare with records, such as manifests, packing slips, invoices or purchase orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
• Prepare documents, such as delivery logs, bills of lading, and receiving reports to route materials.
• Sort and route incoming mail for distribution to various departments, and collect outgoing mail; and determine manner in which mail is to be sent, and deliver to mailing facilities.
• Operate computer to record information for items received and delivered; and record shipment data, such as weights, package counts, freight and postage charges, damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record keeping purposes.
• Load, unload and move freight, stock, and other materials safely, taking precautions with hazardous items, to and from the carriers location to the warehouse; and deliver materials to various departments, using equipment, such as hand truck, forklift, delivery truck, flatbed, or loader.
• Correspond with carrier, vendor, or department representatives to resolve problems, such as damages, shortages, and undeliverable packages.
• Sort and store items according to classification and category in an orderly and accessible manner in the warehouse, supply room, or other areas; and maintain clean and orderly upkeep of the warehouse area.
• Pack, seal, label, and affix postage to packages or letters in preparation for shipping or mailing, using devices such as hand tools and postage machine.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge in using personal computer.
• Skill in operating warehouse machinery or equipment such as postage machine, handheld radio, fork lift, flatbed, and loader.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective oral and written communications, and working relations with co-workers, other borough employees and representatives for other outside establishments or organizations.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds regularly.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required

High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

One year of work-related experience in a warehouse environment.

Ability to obtain a Valid Alaska Commercial Driver's License with and air-break endorsements that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria within the probationary period of employment;

Ability to obtain State of Alaska, Barrow Airport Runway Permit/Badge within the first six months of the probationary period;

Ability to obtain 49 CFR Hazardous Material Transportation Training Certificate within one year of employment.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits Do Not Apply To Temporary Employees.